AEGIS Enlisted FCS Instructor | Secret Clearance

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Training Specialist Senior for the AEGIS Enlisted FCS Instructor role at ATRC Dahlgren, VA. You will design and deliver technical instruction, evaluate trainee performance, and mentor Sailors in advanced fire-control systems to ensure mission readiness.

You will lead classroom, simulator, and hands-on training, maintain rigorous records, and align with Navy standards, processes, and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of USN experience as a Fire Controlmen.
• Experience as a qualified MSS.
• Navy NEC: 9502/805A or Navy AQD: 2MT; NEC: V28A or AQD: KW2.
• Secret clearance is required.
• Location: Dahlgren, VA; US Citizenship Required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and deliver technical and operational instruction for enlisted personnel assigned to Fire Control System and related weapons functions.
• Conduct classroom, laboratory, simulator, and hands-on training covering FCS operation, system functionality, and equipment interfaces.
• Evaluate student knowledge and practical performance through exams, demonstrations, and qualification events.
• Provide individualized coaching and remediation to personnel who require additional training.
• Maintain accurate training records, lesson plans, examinations, and student performance records.
• Ensure instruction complies with Navy training standards and applicable qualification requirements.
• Train personnel to recognize abnormal system conditions and apply troubleshooting procedures.
• Incorporate lessons learned into training programs to improve readiness and proficiency.
• Coordinate with instructors, watch teams, technicians, and leadership to identify training deficiencies.

Skills

Navy

Strategic Objectives

Training Needs Assessment

Training Techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline

Job description

Req ID: RQ229418

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Program Instruction Support

Skills:

Navy,Strategic Objectives,Training Needs Assessment,Training Techniques

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

TRAINING SPECIALIST SENIOR - AEGIS Enlisted FCS Instructor at Aegis Training and Readiness Center, Dahlgren VA.

A U.S. Navy Enlisted FCS Instructor is responsible for training, evaluating, and mentoring Navy personnel in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and tactical employment of advanced Fire Control System (FCS) equipment and associated combat-system functions. The instructor develops and delivers technical and operational training, evaluates student performance, maintains qualification standards, and ensures personnel are prepared to safely and effectively operate and maintain complex weapons and fire‑control systems in accordance with Navy doctrine, technical manuals, qualification requirements, and command procedures. The position requires advanced technical knowledge, instructional expertise, leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex fire‑control, weapons‑system, electronics, and combat‑system concepts into effective classroom, simulator, laboratory, and hands‑on training.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Training Specialist Senior, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of ATRC Dahlgren, VA. You will play a crucial role in training FCS technicians.

• Plan, develop, and deliver technical and operational instruction for enlisted personnel assigned to Fire Control System and associated weapons‑system functions.

• Conduct classroom, laboratory, simulator, and hands‑on training covering FCS operation, system functionality, equipment interfaces, casualty response, troubleshooting, maintenance concepts, and weapons‑system integration.

• Evaluate student knowledge and practical performance through written examinations, demonstrations, practical assessments, and qualification events.

• Provide individualized coaching and remediation to personnel who require additional training.

• Maintain accurate training records, qualification documentation, lesson plans, examinations, and student performance records.

• Ensure instruction complies with Navy training standards, command policies, technical publications, and applicable qualification requirements.

• Train personnel to recognize abnormal system conditions, respond appropriately to equipment casualties, and apply established troubleshooting and casualty‑control procedures.

• Incorporate operational experience and lessons learned into training programs to improve student readiness and system proficiency.

• Coordinate with instructors, watch teams, technicians, supervisors, and leadership to identify training deficiencies and readiness requirements.

• Maintain currency in applicable radar, combat‑system, training, and safety procedures.

• Inspect and maintain training equipment, simulators, instructional materials, and laboratory spaces to ensure they remain safe and operational.

• Mentor junior Sailors and developing technicians in technical proficiency, professional development, watchstanding, and Navy standards.

• Participate in curriculum reviews and recommend improvements based on fleet experience, system updates, student performance, and emerging training requirements.

• Enforce appropriate safety, security, information‑protection, and classified‑material handling procedures when applicable.

• Support command readiness by ensuring assigned personnel achieve and maintain required technical and operational qualifications.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your AEGIS expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Training Specialist Senior must have:

• Ability to interpret and apply technical manuals, schematics, procedures, and system documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to instruct both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to evaluate technical performance objectively and provide constructive feedback.

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities.

• Ability to work effectively in high‑tempo operational and training environments.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of USN experience as a Fire Controlmen.

• Experience as a qualified MSS.

• Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC): 9502/805A or Navy Additional Qualification Designator (AQD): 2MT.

• Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC): V28A or Navy Additional Qualification Designator (AQD): KW2.

• Secret clearance is required.

• Location: Customer Site; Aegis Training and Readiness Center, Dahlgren VA.

• US Citizenship Required.

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The likely salary range for this position is $72,877 - $98,599. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US‑based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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